Netbook Speculation: Lenovo, Dell, HP... And Linux

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"The Netbook. Once considered a toy, it now seems like the preferred device for many productivity-driven workhorse travelers. And even if you’re not a mobile workaholic, there’s something simplistically perfect about sofa-browsing while watching TV and catching up on some e-mail. With a small form factor, there comes caveats at the expense of size and portability. But recent moves by Lenovo and others show some promising trends — several of which involve Linux.

"In terms of design, size has been adjusted, and 10 inch screens seem to be the de-facto design now."

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